Black Squid Strain — Genetics & Background

What Makes Black Squid Strain Stand Out From Every Other Z Cross

Black Squid strain sits firmly within TenCo’s Zushi-rooted genetic philosophy — a Z-forward indica-dominant hybrid built specifically around maximising terpene expression over everything else. Where most brands chase raw THC numbers or visual bag appeal, TenCo’s breeding program hunts for one thing above all: flavour that stays on your palate long after the session ends.

Black Squid carries the signature Z-terp backbone — the tropical candy, grape, and citrus brightness that made the Zkittlez lineage the most imitated genetic in modern California cannabis — and adds a dark, gassy depth on the backend that builds progressively through the session. The result is a strain that reviewers consistently describe as distinct even within TenCo’s own premium catalogue. It’s not just another Z cross. The flavour is more complex, more mouth-coating, and more memorable than most strains in this lineage achieve.

TenCo grows all their genetics organically in living soil — no sprays, no pesticides, just the plant expressing itself as cleanly as possible. That cultivation philosophy is a direct part of what makes the Black Squid strain’s terpene profile as expressive as it is.

Category	Score
SMELL	9.3 / 10
FLAVOUR	9.5 / 10
SMOOTHNESS	9.2 / 10
ASH APPEARANCE	9.0 / 10
STRENGTH	9.1 / 10
OVERALL SMOKE	9.3 / 10

Black Squid Strain — Aroma Profile

The Nose on Black Squid Strain Is Loud From the First Crack

Open the jar and the Black Squid strain announces itself immediately. The aroma is layered, complex, and evolves as you spend time with it:

Sweet floral Z-terps — the dominant first impression, bright and clean
Grape candy depth — a rich, almost sticky sweetness that develops as the jar breathes
Loud Z-forward fruitiness — tropical and citrus-bright, unmistakably Zkittlez-lineage character
Smooth gas on the backend — a pungent, fuel-forward undertone that adds real complexity beneath the sweetness
Dark musky earthiness — the indica genetics adding depth and grounding the candy profile

Break the nugs apart and the gas and grape notes intensify simultaneously. The room fills fast. This is a strain with a presence that lets people around you know exactly what’s about to happen.

Black Squid Strain — Flavour Experience

Why Black Squid Strain Coats Your Palate Like Nothing Else

This is where Black Squid strain genuinely earns its reputation. What separates it from the dozens of Z-forward strains flooding the California market is one thing — the way the flavour attaches to your palate and stays there. Reviewers who have tried this batch describe it as one of the most mouth-coating smoking experiences available right now, and after one session you’ll understand exactly why.

Inhale:

Grape candy hits immediately and cleanly — sweet, full, and fruit-accurate
Z-terps arrive right behind it — tropical brightness and citrus clarity pulling the profile upward
Floral sweetness builds through the first half of the inhale, layering complexity on top of complexity

Mid-Palate:

The gas character develops — smooth, pungent, and deeply satisfying for anyone who wants both candy and fuel in the same smoke
Earthy musky depth from the indica genetics grounds the sweetness and adds weight
The grape candy note doesn’t fade — it stays present and builds with every subsequent pull

Exhale:

Long, clean, candy-gas finish that lingers well after the exhale
The Z-terp and grape profile remains noticeable throughout the entire session — not just on the first hit
White ash confirms the quality of TenCo’s organic grow and precise cure

Roll it slow. Smoke it deliberately. Black Squid strain rewards patience and punishes rushing — the full flavour profile only reveals itself across a properly paced session.

APPEARANCE & BUD STRUCTURE

TenCo’s Black Squid strain arrives with the visual quality that the brand is known for — premium bag appeal that matches the flavour and potency behind it:

Deep forest green to dark emerald base colouration throughout
Purple and black undertones threading through the interior — the dark, squid-ink character the name references
Long, rustic orange pistils emerging densely from every nug
Thick crystalline trichome coverage — the Z-lineage genetics pushing aggressive resin production
Dense, compact indica bud structure — weighty, tight, and substantial in hand
Greasy, oily resin texture — sticky on the break, terp-loaded and visibly premium

The combination of dark green, deep purple, and a frost-heavy trichome blanket gives Black Squid strain the kind of striking visual identity that fits perfectly within TenCo’s anime-aesthetic, limited-drop brand culture. It looks as premium as it smokes.

SMOKE QUALITY

TenCo’s organic living-soil cultivation and careful cure process shows in every aspect of the Black Squid strain smoke:

Ultra-smooth inhale — the candy terps make for one of the gentlest-hitting indica drops in TenCo’s catalogue
Clean, even burn — consistent from first hit to the finish, no runs, no harshness
White to light-grey ash — organic grow, clean flush, premium craft quality confirmed
Heavy resin ring forming quickly on rolling paper — the Z-lineage resin production visible from the first few hits
Slow, terpene-forward burn — the grape candy and gas profile holds all the way through the session

Whether you prefer joints, blunts, or glass, Black Squid delivers at the same elite level across all formats. The terpene retention on TenCo’s cure is exceptional — you get the full flavour profile from start to finish, not just on the opening hits.

POTENCY & EFFECTS

Black Squid Strain Effects — From Focused to Fully Relaxed

Black Squid strain delivers a genuinely well-balanced high that moves through distinct phases — starting focused and uplifting, transitioning into a euphoric and deeply relaxed body experience that holds long and lands comfortably.

First Hit:

A focused, clear-headed mental uplift hits fast — sharp, positive, and energising
Mood elevates immediately — the Z-terp character adding a natural brightness to the onset
Senses sharpen — flavour, music, and conversation all feel heightened and more enjoyable

Mid-Session:

The euphoric mental state deepens — giggly, sociable, and genuinely joyful
A warm body relaxation begins spreading from the shoulders down
Creative thinking holds alongside the body ease — this isn’t a strain that shuts your mind off early

Later in the Session:

The indica genetics take full control — deep physical relaxation and full-body calm
Stress, tension, and physical discomfort dissolve progressively
Effects last well over two hours — the kind of longevity you expect from TenCo’s genetics

Primary Terpenes:

Caryophyllene — peppery gas depth, anti-inflammatory body ease, CB2 receptor interaction
Myrcene — earthy body calm, euphoric enhancement, smooth come-up
Limonene — citrus brightness from the Z-lineage, mood elevation, stress relief

Black Squid strain is the right choice for evening sessions, creative downtime, or any time you want the full TenCo experience — premium genetics, maximum flavour, and a high that earns the reputation.

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STRAIN SUMMARY TABLE

Detail	Info
Brand	The TenCo
Founded	Los Angeles, 2019
Founders	Staks & Gerry
Genetic Family	Z-forward indica-dominant hybrid
Core Lineage	Zkittlez-based TenCo genetics
Grow Method	Organic living soil — no sprays, no pesticides
Type	Indica-dominant hybrid
THC Range	26% – 32%
Primary Terpenes	Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene
Flavour Profile	Grape Candy, Z-Terps, Sweet Gas, Tropical Fruit
Best For	Evening sessions, creative downtime, experienced consumers
Awards	Zalympix Gold — Zushi family
Shipping	Discreet worldwide — USA, Europe & international

TenCo Zushi lineage

Black Squid Strain by TenCo — Z-Forward Indica Hybrid | Imperial Club LA